Sullins finishes 5th
Lady Wildcat Softball defeats Stoutland
Licking Softball returned to the field on Friday after a week and a half of cancellations, and they were ready to play. The Lady Wildcats faced Frisco League Conference foe Stoutland in a varsity-only contest at Deer Lick Park. Licking improved their record to 4-5 with a 13-3 decisive win over the Stoutland Lady Tigers.…
Read MoreJunior High Sports
Licking Junior High baseball and softball began their seasons last week. The JH Wildcats baseball team defeated Houston in the A Game, 4-0, behind a combined no hitter on defense on Thursday, April 4. The B Game was equally successful, with Licking winning 13-4. The following afternoon, Licking defeated Mtn. Grove JH 10-4 in the…
Read MoreSuccess students welcome Music Mentor, entertain seniors
Submitted Success School recently welcomed a Music Mentor to visit some classes! SSG Alex Nikiforoff from Ft. Leonard Wood’s 399th Army Band joined the second grade and the seventh and eighth grade Music classes Friday afternoon, March 29. The second graders had a blast, and Nikiforoff jumped right in to join them in several songs…
Read MoreComing Events April 11, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 18. TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY OPENS The Texas County Museum of Art & History will open for the season on Monday, April 15. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 11 – April 17, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Moving Sale at 1110 Hawthorn St., Friday April 12 and Saturday April 13. H/51/1tp For Sale: For Sale: WW Ranch Homestead Market Swap and Sell, 8386 West Hwy. 32, Salem, Mo. April 13, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Farm Animals, Produce, Honey, Jellies, Baked Goods and more. 573-247-5177. L/15/1tp For Sale:…
Read MoreObituary – John F. Shipley, Sr.
John Francis Shipley Sr., of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the age of 68. John was born on March 28, 1956, to the late Oscar Leo Shipley and Edna Alberta (Esslinger) Shipley. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother,…
Read MoreObituary – Irley G. Neugebauer
Irley Gene Neugebauer, the son of Fredrick Enoch and Lena Dosha (Lesley) Neugebauer, was born January 28, 1937, in Frederick, Okla., and passed away in Houston, Mo., on April 3, 2024, making him 87 years old. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and Lena Neugebauer and one brother, Freddie Neugebauer. Irley is…
Read MoreElection results show several close contests
The unofficial results of the Tuesday, April 4, 2024, General Municipal Election have been released. In Texas County, 2,773 ballots were cast, out of 16,569 registered voters (16.74%). In Phelps County, 2,165 ballots were cast, out of 26,063 registered voters (8.31%). The importance of every vote was emphasized in this election. A Houston School Board…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 4, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Elementary Learner of the Week sponsored by Kinder Plant Food, HS/JH Learner of the Week sponsored by Hawn Law…
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